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Karuizawa 1990 19 Year Old Whisky Live Cask #6446

Karuizawa 1990 19 Year Old Whisky Live Cask #6446
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Lot number: 068-1986

This lot failed to meet its reserve.

Founded in 1955 with a keen eye on producing high quality whisky, Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and since then has achieved the kind of mythical stature reserved for only a select few distilleries. During production they solely used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland - the Golden Promise was considered vital for long maturation. Direct fired stills, Sherry casks sourced from Spain and an on site cooperage all contributed to the high quality of their whisky. In 2011 Number One Drinks bought the remaining stock and they have been instrumental in the phoenix- like resurrection of a distillery that rarely released any bottles during its life time.

This Karuizawa was bottled to celebrate 10 years of Whisky Live in Japan.

Distilled: 1990

Bottled: 2009

Age: 19 years old

Cask Number: 6446

Cask Type: Sherry Butt

60% ABV / 70cl

Please note some wear and tear to labels and box, and wax seal is cracked.

Please note condition of carton, label and seal

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